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Uttarakhand: Garbyang Village Faces Existential Threat from Kali River Erosion
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News18•11-10-2026, 15:33
Uttarakhand: Garbyang Village Faces Existential Threat from Kali River Erosion
- •Garbyang village, once known as Mini Europe and a thriving Indo-China trade center before 1962, is now slipping due to severe land subsidence.
- •Continuous erosion by the Kali River has put the existence of the village at risk, forcing over half of the families to migrate.
- •Residents still struggle with lack of proper electricity, water, health services, and communication facilities.
- •DM Ashish Bhatgaini stated that Garbyang has been included in the Vibrant Village scheme, and measures to stop erosion and restore electricity will be implemented soon.
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Garbyang village is sliding due to continuous land subsidence and severe erosion caused by the Kali River flowing directly beneath it, putting its existence at risk.
The village earned the title of Mini Europe during British rule because of its beautiful valleys and its status as a prominent economic center for international trade before the 1962 India-China war.
Garbyang has been included in the Vibrant Village scheme, with officials stating that electricity will reach the area by next year and erosion control work will begin soon.
